child lock PORSCHE 944 1987 1.G Owners Manual

Dear Porsche Owner Before going on a trip...
A lot has gone into the manufacture of your Porsche, including advanced engineering
techniques, rigid quality control and
demanding inspections. These engineering
and safety features will be enhanced by
you... the safe driver...
who knows his car and all controls who maintains his vehicle properly who uses his driving skills wisely, and who always drives within his own capabilities and
his level of familiarity with his vehicle.
You will find helpful hints in this manual on
how to perform most of the checks listed on
these pages. If in doubt, have these checks
performed by your Porsche dealer.
First things first
Turn the engine off before you attempt any
checks or repairs of the vehicle.
Be sure tires are inflated correctly. Check for
damage and tire wear.
See that wheel bolts are properly tightened
and not loose or missing.
Check engine oil level, add if necessary.
Make it a habit to have engine oil checked
with every fuel filling. Check coolant level to assure sufficient
engine cooling.
Be sure you have a well charged battery. Check brake fluid level. If too low, have
brake system checked.
Replenish windshield washer fluid. Check if engine hood is latched safely. Replace worn or cracked wiper blades. See that all windows are clear and
unobstructed.
Keep air intake slots and area between engine hood and windshield free of snow and ice, so that the heater and the windshield wipers work properly.
Check whether all light lenses are clean.
Be sure all lights are working and headlights
are aimed correctly.
Check under vehicle for leaks. Be sure all luggage is stowed securely.
Emergency equipment 3
It is good practice to carry emergency
equipment in your vehicle. Some of the things
you should have are: window scraper, snow
brush, container or bag of sand or salt,
emergency light, small shovel, first-
aid kit, etc.

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In the driver's seat... On the road...
Check operation of horn.
Position seat for easy reach of controls. Adjust inside and outside rear view mirrors. Attach your safety belts. Check operation of foot and parking brakes. Check all warning and indicator lights when
starting the engine.
NEVER leave car idling unattended. Lock doors from inside, especially with
children in the car.
To prevent inadvertent opening of doors
from inside or outside, drive with locked
doors.

Never drive after you have consumed
alcohol.
Always have your safety belt attached. Always drive defensively. Expect the unexpected. Use signals to indicate turns and lane
changes.
Turn on headlights at dusk. Always keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, depending on traffic, road and weather conditions. Reduce speed at night and during inclement weather.
Driving in wet weather requires caution and
reduced speeds, particularly on roads with
standing water, as the handling characteristics of the vehicle may be impaired due to tire
aquaplaning.
Also, when crossing stretches of deeper water there is a danger that too high of a speed can
cause water to enter the engine combustion
chambers through the intake air system
and/or water may strike the cooling fan
causing cooling system damage. In order to
avoid possible en- gine or cooling system damage when driving
through deep water, the vehicle should be
driven at a walking speed in first gear.
Observe speed limits and obey road signs.
When tired, get well off the road, stop and
take a rest. Turn the engine off. Do not sit in
the vehicle with engine idling. See
WARNINGS on "Engine Exhaust".
When parked, always set the parking brake.
Move the selector lever to "P" (Automatic
transmission) or move the gearshift lever to
reverse or first gear (Manual transmission).
On hills also turn the wheels toward the curb.
When emergency repairs become necessary, move the vehicle well off the road. Turn on
emergency flasher and use other warning
devices to alert other motorists. Do not park
or operate the vehicle in areas where the hot
exhaust system may come in contact with dry grass, brush, fuel spill or other flammable
material.
Make it a habit to have the engine oil
checked with every fuel filling.
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NEVER invite car theft! An unlocked car with the key in the ignition switch invites car theft. A steering wheel lock and a buzzer alarm are standard equipment in your Porsche. The
buzzer will sound if you open the driver's door
while the key is still in the ignition lock. It is your reminder to pull the key out of the ignition lock and to lock the doors.



Always remove the ignition key, especially
if children are left unattended in the
vehicle. Unsupervised use of any vehicle
key may cause serious personal injury.
NEVER leave your vehicle unattended with
the key in the ignition lock. Take the key
and lock the doors.

Keys
The vehicle is supplied with three keys fitting
all locks. All keys are symmetrical so that
there is no wrong way of inserting them in the
locks. Two keys (a) are fitted with a battery
light which is integrated in the plastic handle
and lights up upon pressing the contact
button. The third key (b) is flat and should be
kept as an "emergency key", for instance, in
your purse.
After pulling the plastic head off the flat key, you can snap on a luminous plastic handle
available from your Porsche dealer.
WARNING NEVER remove the key from the steering
lock while you are driving or as the car is
rolling to a stop. The steering column will
lock when you remove the key, and you
will not be able to steer the car.

When the key bulb becomes weak, you
should install a new battery of the same
voltage. Acid leaking from a discharged
battery might damage your clothing.
1.
Use your finger nail or a small screw driver
to carefully lift the key handle cover.
2.
Insert a new commercial battery (1.5 V) in
the contact button.
3.
Assemble key top as shown in the above figure.
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Key number
The key number is impressed on a plastic tag
(d) which comes with the keys. Detach this tag and keep it in a safe place. The key numbers
of the other keys are embossed on the key
heads.
For your protection against theft:
Record the key number and keep it in a safe
place, such as your wallet. Do not keep it in
the vehicle.
If you should lose a key, provide your Porsche dealer with the key number to obtain a duplicate key.
For the lockable wheel nuts, three identical
keys (c), plus four wheel nuts with lock slee
ve, are included. When taking the vehicle to your
Porsche dealer or to a workshop for wheel or
tire service, remember to leave one key with
the service attendant.
In case of loss, duplicate keys cannot be
furnished by your Porsche dealer. Do not
leave these keys in the vehicle. Keep them in
a safe place.
See "Lockable wheel nuts" for details.




Anti-theft alarm
If your Porsche is equipped with an antitheft
alarm system, you will be given an additional
set of duplicate keys. Keep one of these keys
in a safe place but not in the car.
The alarm system can be activated or
deactivated with this key only.
The lock for the anti-theft alarm system is
located behind the door lock on the driver's
side.
To activate the alarm system, insert the key
and turn the lock slot 90° to the right.
To deactivate the alarm system, insert the
key and turn the lock slot 90° to the left.
When the alarm system is activated, and an
attempt is made to open either door, or to lift
the engine hood or the rear hatch, the alarm
will be triggered and will produce an intermittent high-pitched noise for about 30
seconds.
Should an attempt be made to start the
engine, the alarm will also be set off.
However, when the alarm system is activated, it is impossible to start the engine.
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Emergency Adjustment

In the event of a failure of the electrically
operated seat adjuster, fore-and-aft
adjustment of the seat can be obtained using
the Allan key contained in the tool kit. The seat is adjusted by turning the servo motor located
at the front on the seat using the Allan key.
Backrest Lock


The backrest is locked to prevent it from tilting forward when you are forced to brake hard.
For unlocking, pull up the knob on the left or
right side of the backrest.
WARNING
For driver and passenger protection, back-
rest locks must be engaged at all times
while the vehicle is in motion.

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Safety Belts

WARNING
For your and your passengers' protection, use safety belts at all times
while the vehicle is in motion. Use child
safety seats for all small children. Safety belts must be properly positioned on the body. Improperly positioned safety belts may cause serious personal injury
in case of an accident. Therefore heed all
of the following warnings and
instructions.
A combination lap-shoulder belt should not be worn by a person less than 4'11"
or 1.5 m in height, because it would not
be in its most protective position and
therefore may increase the possibility of
injury in an accident.
Persons smaller than 4'11" or 1.5 m in height, and children who are able to sit
upright by themselves, should use one of the rear seating positions and the lap belt provided. For maximum safety and protection, we recommend that small children travel in
the rear seats. Regardless of where small
children sit, remember that every state in
the US now requires small children to
ride in child safety seats. When driving in some states and many foreign countries, remember that they
require the wearing of safety belts by law.

Do not strap in more than one person with each belt. For maximum effectiveness, the lap belt should be worn low across the pelvic
crest.
Do not wear shoulder part of belt under your arm or otherwise out of position. This would increase the possibility of serious
injury in case of an accident.
Belts should not be worn twisted. Do not wear belts over rigid or breakable objects in or on your clothing, such as eye glasses, pens, keys, etc. as these may
cause injury.
Several layers of heavy clothing may interfere with proper positioning of belts. Belts must not rub against sharp objects. Keep belt buckles free of any obstruction that may prevent secure locking. Make sure that belt of the unoccupied passenger seat is fully wound up on its
retractor so that the belt tongue is in its
stowed position. This reduces the
possibility of the tongue hitting a vehicle
occupant in case of sudden stop.
Belts that have been subjected to excessive stretch forces in an accident
must be replaced.
If belts show damage to webbing, bindings, buckles or retractors, they
should be replaced.


If belts do not work properly, see your authorized Porsche dealer. Do not modify or disassemble the safety belts in your vehicle. The belts must be kept clean as otherwise the retractors may not work properly (see
also "Car care instructions").
Never bleach or dye safety belts. Do not allow safety belts to retract until they are completely dry.
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Car Care Instructions

Regular and correct care helps to maintain the value of your car and is also a
precondition for the long-life guarantee.

The Porsche paint finish is of a high quality
baked synthetic enamel. The color and
enamel type designation are indicated on the
"paint number sticker". When buying touch-up
paint, always give the paint and the car's
identification numbers to your dealer.
A well-cared for Porsche can look like new 10
years later. It all depends on the amount of
care the owner is willing to give the car.
Your Porsche dealer has a number of car-
care products and can advise you which ones to
use for cleaning the interior and exterior of
your car. Whether you use Porsche
recommended products or other commercially available cleaning agents first make sure of
their correct application.
WARNING
Cleaning agents may be poisonous. Keep
them out of the reach of children.
Observe all caution labels. Always read directions on the container before using any product. Most chemical cleaners are concentrates which require dilution. Do not use gasoline, kerosene, naphtha, nail
polish remover or other volatile cleaning
fluids. They may be toxic, flammable or
hazardous in other ways. Only use spot
removing fluids in well ventilated areas.
Do not wash, wax or dry the vehicle with the
engine running.
Do not clean the underside of chassis,
fenders, wheel covers, etc., without
protecting your hands and arms you may cut
yourself on sharp-edged metal parts.
Moisture and road salt on brakes may affect braking efficiency. Test the brakes after each vehicle washing.
Washing and waxing
The paint on your Porsche is very durable but
must be protected from losing its luster due to
outside influences. Therefore, wash and wax
your Porsche often. The longer the dirt is left
on the paint, the greater the risk of damaging
the glossy finish, either by scratching if the dirt is rubbed into the paint, or simply by the
chemical effect dirt particles have on the paint
surface. Do not wash or wax in direct
sunlight. Do not use hot water. Lukewarm
to cool water is kinder to the paint.
Pamper your Porsche! Wash it by hand! The
mechanical brushes in an Automatic Car
Wash may not reach every angle of the
vehicle, and some tracks may cause
damage to the underbody.
Use plenty of water, a car-wash and wax
solution and a soft sponge or hose brush.
Begin by spaying water over the dry surface to remove all loose dirt before applying the car-wash and wax solution. Use plenty of water to
rinse the vehicle off. Wipe everything dry with
a chamois to avoid water spots.
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To guard against corrosion from the inside
out, clean drain holes on the bottom of doors,
tail gates, hatches etc., after each washing.
Then wipe dry thoroughly. Also inspect all
weatherstrips to make sure they do not allow water to enter the body panels. Do not aim the water jet directly at door, hatch or rear lid locks. Tape the key holes to prevent water from seeping into the lock cylinders.
Water in lock cylinders should be removed
with compressed air. To prevent locks from freezing in the winter, squirt glycerin or lock
deicer into the lock cylinders.
Do not use any solution that can damage
the body paint.
The underside of the vehicle picks up dirt and
road salts used to keep streets and highways
free of snow and ice. To guard against
corrosion, it is important to remove mud,
debris and road salt from the underside with a
powerful jet of water. Be sure to include the
wheel housings, bumpers, muffler, tailpipe
and brackets. This should be done twice a
year and is best accomplished after the
vehicle has been driven through a heavy rain.
Let engine and exhaust system cool down
before washing.

Waxing is not really needed when you have
used a car-wash and wax solution. If you do
not use a car-wash liquid with wax, apply wax
to preserve the natural shine of the body
paint. To obtain a long lasting finish, apply
hard wax. Wax again if water remains on the
surface in large patches instead of forming
beads and rolling off.
Exterior
Care of the finish
Oils contained in the paint are the most
important ingredients contributing to the
elasticity of the finish. Because these oils
diminish gradually due to weather and similar
causes, they must be replenished through
regular and proper care of the finish. Given
proper care, the original finish will retain its
luster for many years. Ask your dealer for
approved cleaning agents and preservatives.
The use of polishes is recommended only
after it becomes evident that the normal
preservatives no longer accomplish the job.

Dull finishes and plastics
Plastic parts, such as light bulb lenses,
decorative strips, panels, etc., will come clean
during car washing. Should additional
cleaning or spot removal be necessary, use a
soft brush or cloth soaked with a mild
detergent solution. Then rinse thoroughly and
immediately with clear water. Do not use
anything which could mar the plastic or dull
finished surface, such as wax or polish,
abrasive detergents or chemical cleaning
solvents.
Metal trim
Bright or black anodized trim will come clean
when you wash the vehicle. To protect the trim, use car wax.
Touch-up paint
Your dealer has touch-up paint for minor
scratches and stone chips. Scratches should
be touched up soon after they occur, to
prevent corrosion. If corrosion formation
becomes visible, however, a simple touch-up
job will not suffice. The affected surface must
be smoothed with sand paper and covered
with an anti-rust primer, before restoring the
painted finish.


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